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Dunedin Sightseeing and Otago Peninsula Private Wildlife Tour

Dunedin Sightseeing and Otago Peninsula Private Wildlife Tour

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Spend a day experiencing the best of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula without having to rent a car on a private guided tour. Enjoy a flexible itinerary with stops at Baldwin Street, Signal Hill, Otago University, Dunedin Railway Station, and the Royal Albatross Centre on the windswept Otago Peninsula. Hotel or port pickup transfers from Dunedin or Port Chalmers are included for your convenience.

Languages: English
📍21 Beach Street, Port Chalmers 9023, New Zealand
🏢Operated by Fantail Tours Limited

Highlights

  • Receive personalized attention and ask questions on a private tour
  • Admire the magnificent albatross on the Otago Peninsula
  • Ideal for cruise passengers or anyone short on time in Dunedin
  • Learn more about the region's history and culture from your guide

What you'll see & do

  • You will have a chance to walk up the world’s steepest street, or just take a photo of it.
  • A short stop to enjoy panorama of Dunedin City and surroundings on Signal Hill
  • At your choice you can choose to have a guided stroll at the upper Botanic garden to view bird aviaries with New Zealand native birds and some birds form different parts of the world and view a variety plants depending on the season
  • Drive through one of the oldest cemeteries of Dunedin, where some famous people of the area are buried and learn about Thomas Bracken and WIliam Larnach
  • Have a short stop at the oldest university of New Zealand and hear how important it is to Dunedin City
  • There is a possibility to join a 1 hour guided tour of the historic home of the Olveston at the extra cost of NZD23 per person.
  • Visit one of the finest churches of New Zealand - First Church of Otago
  • Stop to marvel tone of the most photographed building of New Zealand.
  • You can choose to stop to explore Larnach Castle and the gardens or only the gardens and take pictures of the castle outside. Extra fee for the castle and gardens applies.
  • At the end of the Peninsula, there is Albatross Centre which has free entry to look at displays about wildlife, grab some drinks and snack at the cafe, use toilets, browse souvenir shop.
  • You can choose to have free time at albatross centre or join a 1 hour guided tour which is NZD55 per person. During one hour guided tour you will hear all about Royal Albatross, watch a short movie, walk up the hill to the viewing platform to view albatross nesting area
  • While on Otago Peninsula you have a choice to join one of the wildlife tours - a guided walking tour of Penguin Place, NZD55 per person
  • Otago Peninsula drive offers the most breathtaking scenery via both, Highcliff and Portobello roads. It is about one hour drive one way from the city to the end of the peninsula

What's included

  • Private tour
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Surcharges on fuel
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle/ air-conditioned minivan

What's not included

  • Lunch

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

A maximum of 6 people per booking or a bigger group of 11

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Comfortable walking shoes, wind and water proof jacket are recommended

Cancellation policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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